Assesses risk of patient developing a pressure ulcer based on following categories sensory perception rated as none, poor, some, unimpaired (0-4); moisture rated as constant, often, occasional, rare (0-4);activity rated as bed-ridden, chair, limited walking, ambulatory (0-4); mobility rated as immobile, very limited, slightly limited, unimpaired (0-4); nutrition rated as very poor, inadequate, adequate, excellent; friction and shear rated as problem, potential problem, no problem (0-3). Scores are totalled with < 19 considered high risk.